Senior Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Operating Officer

The Senior Deputy Athletics Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) with responsibility and accountability for day-to-day operations, programming, and administration of the Athletics department. The position will operate innovatively as a strategic advisor and liaison to the Vice President/Director of Athletics while driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening internal and external relationships, and fostering a championship culture.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily operations of the department to ensure alignment with department short and long-term strategic goals and objectives;
• Collaborates with department heads to streamline operations and implement new initiatives, policies, and programs that advance the mission and operational needs of the department;
• Periodically monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, regularly communicates progress, and implements changes required for improvement;
• Supports the recruitment, training, supervision, professional development, and retention of coaches and administrative staff; and
• Serves as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including university leadership, coaches, and external partners.
• Partners with the Vice President/Director of Athletics and members of the Strategic Leadership team to implement, monitor, and update the department's strategic plan;
• Drives new strategic initiatives to enhance the student-athlete experience, department competitiveness, and galvanize the community; and
• Collaborates with campus and community partners to advance the athletics program.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in related field or work experience equating to an advanced degree;
• Significant relevant professional experience (generally seven or more years);
• Experience aligning strategic initiatives with operational plans and project management;
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, developing, retaining, and evaluating coaches and staff members;
• Demonstrated experience leading, communicating, collaborating, and managing a team approach to effectively carry out the functions of a department or unit;
• Experience with policy development and implementation;
• Comprehensive understanding of intercollegiate athletics administration, student-athlete development, and NCAA compliance within a Division I environment;
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and a familiarity with database software;
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.